qualitative analysis


nounChemistry.
  1. the analysis of a substance in order to ascertain the nature of its chemical constituents.

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Origin of qualitative analysis

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First recorded in 1835–45

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qualitative analysis

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Scientific definitions for qualitative analysis

qualitative analysis

[ kwŏlĭ-tā′tĭv ]


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